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Resolution ratifying an Emergency Procurement authorized by the Director of Facilities and Construction in the amount of $93,630.
Staff Summary
* On September 27, 2024 during an inspection of a newly abated plaster ceiling, Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) was discovered to be present in the overspray adhered to the overhead concrete deck, conduit, black iron, ductwork, and piping located at 18 N. County St., Waukegan, Illinois.
* The Director of Facilities and Construction certified an emergency condition necessitating immediate action to remove the overspray.
* Failure to perform this work would present a threat to the safety and welfare of the staff of Lake County, as well as severely disrupt further upgrading of existing infrastructure in the building.
* The Purchasing Agent issued purchase orders for High Efficiency Professional Abatement, Chicago, Illinois in the amount of $83,830 and Ramboll Americas Engineering Solutions, Inc., Syracuse, New York, in the amount of $9,800.
* The total cost for the abatement was $93,630.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, on September 27, 2024 during an inspection of a newly abated plaster ceiling, Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) was discovered to be present in the overspray adhered to the overhead concrete deck, conduit, black iron, ductwork, and piping located at 18 N. County St., Waukegan, Illinois.; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 33.067 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, the Director of Facilities and Construction certified an emergency condition necessitating immediate action to remove the overspray, failure to perform this work would present a threat to the safety and welfare of the staff of Lake County, as well as severely disrupt further development of infrastructure in the building; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent issued purchase orders for High Efficiency Professional Abatement, Chicago, Illinois in the amount of $83,830 and Ramboll Americas Engineering Solutions, Inc., Syracu...
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